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Spring time is Sod Replacement Time!

Do you need sod replacement? If so, now is a great time to replace. Here are just a few great reasons Temperatures now are warm enough to encourage quick establishment of your new turf while not so hot to cause extreme heat stress. This means less water! Less water used is more money in your pocket! Moderate temperatures also mean less evaporation. With less evaporation, more Water gets to the root system of the new sod. This will allow your...

Earn Mad Money from JLC Outdoors!

JLC Outdoors knows, from years of experience, that the best source for new customers is word of mouth, or personal referrals from our established clients. So, if you’re happy with the service we are providing for your property, refer us to a friend or neighbor. If they sign up for regular service, JLC Outdoors, in appreciation for your referral will e...

Florida’s Majestic Oaks

As I sit writing this, with a pollen count of 10.6 for oak for the 20th consecutive day, sneezing, with a clogged nose, itching eyes nose and throat, coughing, post nasal drip and watering eyes, waiting for the majestic April showers, all I can say is: I’m sorry. I still love the oaks and the flowering shrubs and plants. When I first arrived in Orlando in the mid 1950′s Orlando was quite a different place. I relate this often, as I grow older,...

Customer Service comes first with JLC Outdoors

Our customers like that when they call JLC Outdoors, they speak to a real person. No menus. No options to choose from. No computer generated voices. Just our courteous personnel. We will answer any questions that we can, or, will take your information and make sure your call is addressed as soon as possible. If all our lines are busy, or if...

Warm weather is here and Crapemyrtles are blooming early

With the sudden, early onset of warm weather, we are receiving calls regarding the trimming of Crapemyrtles. It is the policy of JLC Outdoors, as a rule, to not trim Crapemyrtles and it is not included in our regular service. Properly placed, crapemyrtle is a low maintenance plant needing little or no pruning. We do however, realize that there are always...

Spring is Almost Here

One of the most enjoyable things about living in our area is our fantastic Florida weather. When it is good, it’s very good, and when it is bad, it is horrid. Sorry! I couldn’t resist… Right now I don’t see how it could be any better. Daytimes in the mid 70′s to low 80′s with slow evening cool downs into the mid 50′s or 60′s. Hopefully the extreme cold is over for this year. As demonstrated in the ...

Cold Hardy Plants for Central Florida

This will make our third winter in a row where we have seen extended periods of sub freezing temperatures throughout much of our area. Although we have typically been able to grow colorful tropical plants in our area, the past three winters have proven to be significantly colder than usual. With that in mind, there are many great plants that grow well in our area and can withstand freezing temperatures. Unless you are willing to take measures to protect your sensitive plants during freezes an...

Fall Landscaping

After a long, hot summer, I am always excited when we get that first chill in the air. The last couple of days have certainly delivered! With the cooler weather, comes the perfect opportunity to address any problem areas you may have in your landscape or to just add a fresh touch!! Sod! This past summer was a very difficult summer for turf. Many of you have experienced some type of turf damage, whether it was drought, chinch bugs, sod webworms, fungus or weed infestation...

Its Time To Change The Annuals

Are cold weather annuals starting to sag and look a little ragged as our days grow warmer? Well, you’re just in time to take advantage of a tremendous price break for: WARM WEATHER ANNUALS OUR INSTALL PRICE $1.25 PER PLANT.*   Begonias: choice of pink red or white   ...

New Site Launched!

Welcome to our new website! It has been a long time coming, but we are very excited to unveil our new JLC Outdoors website! We hope you will visit often as we plan to update frequently with new blogs, seasonal information, photos, specials and much more! Please feel free to leave comments and/or questions in the provided areas. Also, we have a Facebook Page and would ask that you and all your friends become fans of JLC Outdoors! By doing so, you will receive the latest updates, photos and law...